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Welcome to the Turquoise Trail

Back roads often lead to great discoveries

Venture off the freeway and onto the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway, and you'll see what we mean. The Scenic and Historic Area encompasses 15,000 square miles in the heart of central New Mexico, linking Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Enjoy a breathtaking view from atop Sandia Crest, then drive back into history through the mining towns of Golden, Madrid, and Cerrillos, now coming alive with art, crafts, theater, music, museums and restaurants.

Interactive Map of Stops & Shops

Plan Your Day Trip On The Turquoise Trail

The Scenic and Historic Area of the Turquoise Trail encompasses 15,000 square miles in the heart of central New Mexico, linking Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Enjoy a breathtaking view from atop Sandia Crest, then drive back into history through the mining towns of Golden, Madrid, and Cerrillos, now coming alive with art, crafts, theater, music, museums and restaurants. View Interactive Map »

Featured Stops & Shops

Agave Broadband

Agave Broadband

Agave Broadband is dedicated to bringing affordable high speed to rural areas of New Mexico.

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Weasel & Fitz

Weasel & Fitz

Recycled and found-object art with a touch of whimsey.

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Cerrillos Hills Bed & Breakfast

Cerrillos Hills Bed & Breakfast

Enchanting private Casitas with French doors to sunset views, Santa Fe charm and free WIFI.

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Lori Musil Art & Antiques

Lori Musil Art & Antiques

Artwork by Trail of Painted Ponies artists, Loril Musil & Lynn Bean. Architectural Antiques, hardware, doors, plumbing, lighting, furniture, stained glass,…

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Paa-Ko Communities - Roger Cox Companies

Paa-Ko Communities - Roger Cox Companies

A luxurious development in a setting of unsurpassed mountain beauty.

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Stoneridge Realty

Stoneridge Realty

Specializing in lovely adobe homes, rural lands and ranches on the wonderful and historic Turquoise Trail.

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Upcoming Event

Johnsons of Madrid February/March Receptions

Feb 4 - March 31, 2012
Gallery Exhibit February through March. Receptions February 4th & March 3rd from 3-5 pm.
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National Scenic Byway

On June 15, 2000 the Turquoise Trail received designation as a National Scenic Byway from the The National Scenic Byways Program after completing a comprehensive corridor management plan.

The plan is available for review here »

Our Connections

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